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Are Designers Too Obsessed with Perfecting the Details?
A formula for when (and when not) to fight for that design detail.
Better than Brainstorming - Part 2: 4 MORE Ways to Ideate
Ever find yourself in a brainstorming meeting where it feels like you're going nowhere? Try these ideation methods to kick-start your brain.
Better than Brainstorming - Part 1: 4 Ways to Ideate
Where do new ideas come from? Divine inspiration? Good genes? Try these ideation methods the next time someone suggests a brainstorm.
Crisis of Confidence — Why People Think Your New Idea Is Scary and What To Do About It
New things are always a little scary. Good designs acknowledge this fear and work to build confidence.
Disruption Is the Wrong Way to Think about Innovation
Organizations formed around a purpose don’t get disrupted and they don’t “disrupt themselves.” They evolve themselves.
Don’t Have Time to Read the Bestselling Book on Feedback? I gotchu.
Despite being so essential, we don't spend much time learning how to do feedback well. Here are 8 quick tips for you to change that.
Don't trust your team? Then forget innovation.
By focusing on trust, we can create an organization where people spend more time experimenting.
Evolving towards greatness — 3 habits to find the right path
Committing to making change is one thing, but how do you know what to change? Feedback, Retrospectives, and Research.
Finding Empathy: An Out-of-This-World Guide!
According to Microsoft's CEO "Empathy makes you a better innovator." But what does that mean? Here's a guide to get started.
Google’s Gambling Problem - Or - How NOT to Test Your Innovative Ideas
Ever noticed how Google has multiple versions for a lot of their apps? Why are they doing this? And is this a good strategy???
How 4 Industry Leaders Use the Power of Purpose to Innovate
These four real-life stories demonstrate how a purpose can inspire groups of people to change the world for the better.
How Designers Can Become Chief Communication Officers (Part 1)
To become the CCO we have to strike a balance between empathy and candor. Part 1 covers the 5 ways to improve your empathetic side.
How Designers Can Become Chief Communication Officers (Part 2)
Being an elite communicator doesn't just mean having empathy for others. There's another (often scarier) side to communication: candor.
How Successful Innovators Design for Confrontation
“A person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have” - Tim Ferriss
How to Build Authentic Products
There are three traits your design must exhibit to be authentic. Master these, and you can count on your users to come back time and again.